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The Finance Industry is Coming Back — Here’s Why [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The finance industry has gotten a bad rap lately. Because of the
mistakes of many people, the industry came to a halt, markets
crashed, and our global economy came to standstill. While the
finance industry still has its problems, things may be looking
up. In fact, the latest data illustrates the finance industry is
making a comeback.

This infographic, compiled by OneWire, the leading career site for finance
professionals, illustrates why the finance industry may be on the
upswing and where growth is at its highest. Among others, here
are some key points to note:

62% of people are very optimistic about the financial job
market in 2014

In 2013, there were 75,000 jobs added — and the industry
finished 2013 with its highest year-end figure since 2008

As opposed to larger firms, mid-level finance organizations
are seeing the most growth